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Health Shampoo Henna & Amla
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How we got 3.5 ShowHide
Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a primary surfactant that can be irritating for individuals with sensitive skin, and may carry a trace 1,4-dioxane impurity, which IARC classifies as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic safe. The presence of Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, potent contact sensitizers, is a significant concern, particularly for those with sensitive skin or a history of contact allergies, although they are permitted in rinse-off products at restricted concentrations. The product also includes an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, which is a common source of allergens for sensitive individuals. While it contains several botanical extracts and beneficial ingredients like Vitamin E and Panthenol, these are listed in lower concentrations, and the formulation is primarily driven by its surfactant system and the aforementioned preservatives and fragrance.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Henna (Lawsonia inermis)
- Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
- Amla (Emblica officinalis)
- Reetha (Sapindus trifoliatus Linn.)
- Almond (Prunus amygdalus)
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Contains potent sensitizing preservatives and undisclosed fragrance
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo includes Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, preservatives known to be strong contact sensitizers, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. It also contains an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, a common source of allergens. The primary cleansing agent, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, can be irritating to sensitive skin and may contain a trace impurity that is a possible carcinogen, though levels are typically regulated.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — CI 47000 and Methylchloroisothiazolinone are declared.
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Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for haircare. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Why the score is capped
Contains an isothiazolinone contact sensitizer — MCI/MI (EU SCCS)
Rule PC-CAP-15
Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
Rule PC-CAP-05
Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
Rule PC-CAP-06
What's good
Contains several traditional herbal extracts (Shikakai, Henna, Hibiscus, Amla, Reetha, Almond) known for hair care benefits
Includes beneficial conditioning agents like Glycerine, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, and Cetrimonium Chloride
Contains Coco Glucoside, a mild, non-ionic surfactant
Watch out for
Presence of potent contact sensitizers Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone
Sodium Laureth Sulfate can be irritating to sensitive skin and may contain a trace impurity (1,4-dioxane) that is a possible carcinogen
Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend is a common source of allergens
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a recognized contact allergen, mostly due to manufacturing impurities
CI 47000 is a recognized contact sensitizer
Silicones (Dimethiconol, Amodimethicone) may cause build-up on hair with prolonged use
CI 61565 — a synthetic colour (Colour Index dye) added purely for appearance — it gives the product no benefit for skin or health. Permitted at regulated levels, but synthetic dyes of this class are a recognised contact-irritant and sensitiser risk for some people, so they are noted as a moderate, subgroup-level concern rather than a general-population hazard.
Disodium EDTA — disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that keeps a product stable and clear. It has been flagged in some studies for potential endocrine-disrupting properties; regulatory consensus is not yet established, so it is noted as a low-level concern rather than a confirmed hazard.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Methylisothiazolinone
MI and its chlorinated partner MCI are preservatives and recognised contact sensitisers. After MI replaced parabens in many products, European dermatology clinics recorded a sharp rise in contact allergy to it. Contact allergy, once acquired, is usually long-lasting, so people already sensitised to MI are advised to avoid it. EU rules ban MI from leave-on cosmetics (since 2017) and limit it to 15 ppm in rinse-off products. Whether a particular product causes a reaction depends on the person, the concentration and the contact time, which the label alone cannot show.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2017/1224; SCCS Opinion SCCS/1521/13; British Journal of Dermatology (MI epidemic)
Methylisothiazolinone: regulation, sources and other products →CI 47000
CI 47000 (D&C Yellow No. 11) is a synthetic quinoline dye and a well-documented contact sensitiser — it is one of the dyes screened for in patch testing. EU cosmetic rules restrict it to rinse-off products and bar it from anything applied to mucous membranes or the eye area. It is a colourant only: it delivers no benefit to the formulation.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex IV; SCCS; contact-dermatitis patch-test series
CI 47000: regulation, sources and other products →Sodium Laureth Sulfate
SLES is a cleansing agent that is milder than SLS but can still irritate very sensitive or compromised skin. Separately, because it is made by ethoxylation, it may carry a residue of 1,4-dioxane, which IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). The ingredient list cannot show whether any is present or how much. The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic to be safe, and manufacturers reduce it by vacuum stripping.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FDA; EU SCCS
Sodium Laureth Sulfate: regulation, sources and other products →Fragrance
"Fragrance" or "parfum" is a catch-all term that can conceal a blend of hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including known allergens, sensitisers, and potential endocrine disruptors. The EU now mandates disclosure of 82 specific fragrance allergens. People with fragrance sensitivity, asthma, or contact dermatitis should prefer fragrance-free products.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545; IFRA
Fragrance: regulation, sources and other products →Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cocamidopropyl betaine is the usual "gentle" co-surfactant in shampoos, face washes and baby washes. It was named Allergen of the Year by the American Contact Dermatitis Society in 2004; the reactions are attributed mainly to impurities (amidoamine, DMAPA) and are uncommon, but it is a common cause of surfactant allergy in people with eczema.
Peer-reviewed research Source: American Contact Dermatitis Society - Allergen of the Year 2004; contact-dermatitis literature
Cocamidopropyl Betaine: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, potent contact sensitizers prohibited in EU leave-on cosmetics and restricted in rinse-off products due to high sensitization potential. Individuals with sensitive skin or allergies should avoid.
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a surfactant that can cause skin irritation, especially for sensitive individuals. It may also contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane, an impurity classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans), though levels are typically regulated to be safe in finished products (EU SCCS considers ≤10 ppm safe).
Contains an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, which is a common source of allergens and can trigger reactions in individuals with fragrance sensitivities or allergies.
Contains CI 47000, a synthetic quinoline dye recognized as a contact sensitizer and restricted in cosmetics from mucous-membrane contact by EU regulations.
Contains silicones (Dimethiconol, Amodimethicone) which can provide conditioning but may lead to product build-up on hair over time, potentially requiring clarifying shampoos.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The term '7 Satt Poshan' is a proprietary marketing claim that cannot be verified or disproven from the ingredient list alone.
The claim 'FOR PROBLEM FREE HAIR' is a general benefit claim that cannot be verified or disproven from the ingredient list alone.
Henna (Lawsonia inermis) and Amla (Emblica officinalis) are both listed in the herbal extract ingredients.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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WaterAqua
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Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium Laureth Sulphate
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Cocamide MEA
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Herbal extract containing Shikakai (Acacia concinna)
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Henna (Lawsonia inermis)
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Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
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Amla (Emblica officinalis)
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Reetha (Sapindus trifoliatus Linn.)
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Almond (Prunus amygdalus)
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Dimethiconol
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TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Glycol Distearate
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Glycerine
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Fragrance undisclosed fragrancePerfume
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Coco Glucoside
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Sodium Chloride
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Olive (Olea europaea) Oil
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Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate
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Panthenol
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Carbomer
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Amodimethicone
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Trideceth-12
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Cetrimonium Chloride
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Disodium EDTA
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PEG 90M
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Lactic Acid
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone
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Methylisothiazolinone
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CI 61565 synthetic colour
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CI 47000 synthetic colour
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What are the ingredients in Health Shampoo Henna & Amla?
The label of Health Shampoo Henna & Amla lists 33 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide MEA, Herbal extract containing Shikakai (Acacia concinna), Henna (Lawsonia inermis), Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Reetha (Sapindus trifoliatus Linn.), Almond (Prunus amygdalus), Dimethiconol, TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Glycerine, Fragrance, Coco Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Olive (Olea europaea) Oil, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Panthenol, Carbomer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, PEG 90M, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 61565, CI 47000. Flagged by the analysis: Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, CI 47000 and 3 more.
Is Health Shampoo Henna & Amla safe to use?
Health Shampoo Henna & Amla scores 3.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo includes Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, preservatives known to be strong contact sensitizers, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. It also contains an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, a common source of allergens. The primary cleansing agent, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, can be irritating to sensitive skin and may contain a trace impurity that is a possible carcinogen, though levels are typically regulated.
Why does Health Shampoo Henna & Amla score 3.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Presence of potent contact sensitizers Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone. Sodium Laureth Sulfate can be irritating to sensitive skin and may contain a trace impurity (1,4-dioxane) that is a possible carcinogen. Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend is a common source of allergens.
Who should avoid Health Shampoo Henna & Amla?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or contact allergies; Avoiding isothiazolinone preservatives; Fragrance allergy; Avoiding ethoxylated ingredients.
Does Health Shampoo Henna & Amla contain fragrance?
Yes — the ingredient list includes Fragrance. Fragrance is declared as a single ingredient, so the individual scent chemicals in it are not named. This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Health Shampoo Henna & Amla pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "7 SATT POSHAN" — can't be verified from the label. "FOR PROBLEM FREE HAIR" — can't be verified from the label.
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